The Frederic Cox Award for Singing
Discover the world of classical singing with the Royal Northern College of Music's talented vocal students.
This annual competition first began in 1986 as a memorial to one of the leading figures in the founding of the College, Frederic Cox. Principal of of the Royal Manchester College of Music from 1953 – 1970, he then joined the newly established RNCM as a vocal tutor before passing away in 1985. Frederic taught a number of singers who went on to have acclaimed careers, including Anne Howells, Elizabeth Harwood, Rosalind Plowright, and Ann Murray.
Join the finalists as they perform their own selection of songs and arias in this annual singing competition. Past winners include Simon Keenlyside, Amanda Roocroft, and Kathryn Rudge.
The Frederic Cox Award for Singing Tickets
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